Travel through Viking for amazing lifetime experience

Now you can travel into the heart of world’s greatest cities and towns and explore the nature and wonders of the land by cruising across the wonderful river waters. When it comes to river cruising nothing is comparable to Viking River Cruise lines because of its excellent service, comfortable deluxe accommodation and cruise tours. Recognized as world’s most awarded river cruise line in travel industry, Viking offers voyages to fully experience the wonders of exotic destinations worldwide.

Viking River Cruise Company History

Established in 1997 by a Scandinavian and Dutch organizations, Viking River Cruise lines has its head office based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Viking river cruise journeys are marketed primarily to English-speaking passengers and has specialized itineraries throughout European continent. But after the purchase of largest boat company called KD River Cruises in 2000, Viking has expanded its territories to other countries like Russia, Siberia, Ukraine etc. Viking now operates a fleet of 31 vessels, having an average capacity ranging between 100 to 250 passengers in each ship equipped with modern amenities and English speaking crew, staff and guides.

Viking River Cruise Worldwide Exotic Destinations

Viking river Cruise lines provide unrivaled convenience to its guests and cater flexible tour packages worldwide to various destinations. River cruising with Viking gives the opportunity to explore amazing rivers like Yangtze River or Mekong River in the Far East and discover the environment along the European countryside places like Danube, Rhine, Seine or Elbe etc.

Viking River Cruise Delicious Cuisine

Viking cruise ships offer excellent cuisine service where guests can enjoy local specialties and favorites along with the international dishes prepared by western European chefs. Whether you want to have an occasional themed dinner or enjoy the casual lunch buffet on the lounge or relax at the pre or post dinner cocktails, Viking river cruise lines is the ultimate option for exemplary all time service.

It was in 1997 that the Viking River Cruises were established. The company was merged with KD River Cruises in 2000. It operates a number of ships across the rivers of Europe, Russia and the Ukraine, Egypt and China.

Viking River Cruise Ships

The company is based in California and operates a number of ships like:

Viking Burgundy

Viking Century Sky

Viking Century Sun

Viking Danube

Viking Europe

Viking Kirov

Viking Lavrinenkov

Viking Legend

Viking Neptune

Viking Pakhomov

Viking Pride

Viking Schumann

Viking Fontane

Viking Seine

Viking Sky

Viking Spirit

Viking Sun

Viking Surkov

Viking River Cruise The Fleet

The Viking Legend is known as the ultimate in Cruise luxury. It houses all amenities and an exclusive “green” propulsion technology.The award-winning European fleet also hasViking Sun and Viking Helvetia in the group. The three ships are known to be the best ships sailing through Europe.Viking Primadonna with the wonderful private balconies and “purpose-built” Viking Fontane, and the recently refurbished Viking Schumann – you will sense the aroma of an unmatched hospitality you step into your cruise.Viking Surkov, Viking Kirov have been recently refurbished and the Viking Pakhomov which has been specially designed for a new journey in 2011 with suites and singles, and an expanded restaurant facility. Viking Century Sun sails like a proud swan on the waters of China’s Yangtze River. Famed maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten, designed this ship and got a 5-star rating by the China National Tourism Office. The two smallest ships of Viking are the Viking Fontane and Viking Schumann. They have the capacity of 124 passengers.

Viking River Cruises sail on on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Elbe, Saône, Seine, and Rhône rivers, as well as the canals of the Netherlands and Belgium. They also have quite a number of ships in Russia and Ukraine. The grand ships - Viking Kirov, Viking Pakhomov, Viking Peterhof and Viking Surkov sail on the Volga, while Viking Lomonosov rules the Dnieper.

Most of the Viking ships have been built in the past few years. The rest have been upgraded or refurbished. They are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers with utmost ease. The flat-bottomed shape ensures that the passengers have a safe and smooth ride and there is no worry of motion sickness. The size and shape fits perfectly when they have to pass through narrow passages or river locks. The wheelhouses of the European ships descend to allow the ship’s passage under bridges. Some of the Viking vessels have a promenade deck. This gives the passengers the freedom to remain outdoors throughout the passage. The best feature of the Viking River Cruises is, they are perfectly designed for viewing of the ever-changing scenery. The staterooms have French balcony or picture window allowing in fresh air and scenic beauty. The observation lounge and restaurant have panoramic windows all around. You can’t ask for more!

Viking River Cruise Rewards and Recognitions

The Consumer Awards Viking Received in 2009 Include:

Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” – Small Ship Category.

Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice – Small Ship Category.

Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Poll – Best Ships in the Small Ship Category.